After saying these words, Liuyun turned her gaze to the distant scenery.
In truth, she had been holding back her feelings all this time.
Whether it was when she had seen Yu Xie earlier in his crane form, or during the dinner, she had been doing her best to restrain the restless emotions within her heart.
She didn't want to frighten Yu Xie, nor did she want him to think of her as a strange woman.
As she had said, it didn't matter that he couldn't remember the past; there was still the future.
This time, she absolutely wouldn't hesitate like she did last time.
"This feeling is actually quite strange," Yu Xie joked, "I never realized I was so impressive in the past, that I even had ties with immortals."
"…" Liuyun looked at Yu Xie, her lips curling into a faint smile. "When I first saw you, it was on a snowy day. You were about to freeze in the ice and snow, and I brought you back to Guili. At that time, I never imagined that you would bring such great change to Guili."
"Perhaps I never imagined it either," Yu Xie laughed.
Liuyun smiled gently, tilting her head as she kept her gaze fixed on Yu Xie, her eyes soft and almost tender.
She quietly moved a little closer to him.
Yu Xie felt the unusual gaze from Liuyun, and honestly, he didn't mind.
It just felt a bit strange, like being seen naked, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
"From now on, do you plan to live in Liyue Harbor?" Liuyun suddenly asked.
"Hmm, for now, I don't have anywhere else to go, so I'll settle in Liyue Harbor for the time being," Yu Xie replied thoughtfully.
"In a few days, come back with Ganyu. Also... I think I might also move to Liyue Harbor and see how the world is now."
"Is it because..."
"Yes, it's because of you." Liuyun smiled at Yu Xie.
To hear an immortal speak so directly like that was quite surprising.
After saying that, Liuyun took a deep breath, desperately suppressing some inner impulse.
"However, since we're going to Liyue Harbor, we should probably pick a different name. What do you think?" Liuyun continued.
"...How about we call you 'Xianyun' (Leisurely Cloud)?" Yu Xie suggested.
"Good, let's call it Xianyun." Liuyun immediately agreed without hesitation.
The night wind blew over the peak of Mount Aocang, and ripples spread across the pond below.
Liuyun inched a little closer to Yu Xie, while Yu Xie continued to gaze into the distance. He seemed unaware, but he could smell a pleasant fragrance in the air, which lifted his spirits.
A thousand years was enough to change a great many things.
The traces of many things might have been worn away by the long river of time, but Liuyun was thankful that she hadn't forgotten the feelings of that time. She had struggled with time for so long, and now, at this moment, she had finally let go of her heart.
Now, Yu Xie was right by her side.
....
Two days later, Yu Xie returned to Liyue Harbor with Ganyu.
Liuyun had not come with them; she said she had some matters to attend to.
On the way back to Liyue Harbor, Ganyu talked about many things from the past. For Yu Xie, it felt like he was listening to a story, but somehow, he also felt that it was something he might have done himself.
However, it was a bit of a pity that Yu Xie could no longer see the cute appearance of little Ganyu. He couldn't quite imagine what her chubby little face would have looked like.
After parting ways with Ganyu, Yu Xie walked back to his residence.
Normally, he would take the road through Huyao Street, but today he chose a different path and passed by a music shop.
This music shop was quite well-known in the area, and Yu Xie had heard about it. It was said that they not only sold musical instruments but also some delicate little trinkets.
Driven by curiosity, Yu Xie decided to go in and see what kind of trinkets they had.
Upon entering the music shop, he could see various types of guzheng and pipa, all of them finely crafted and clearly made from the best materials.
Today, the shop didn't seem to have much business, and there were fewer customers than usual.
Yu Xie looked around and noticed that behind the counter sat someone, with her fingers lightly resting on the strings of a guzheng, yet she hadn't plucked a note. It seemed like she was deep in thought, considering how to play.
He had heard that the owner of this shop had a stunning appearance, and looking at the person behind the counter, it seemed that she must be the owner.
Many people may be beautiful, but few could have such an extraordinary kind of beauty, along with a unique aura.
However, what struck Yu Xie as odd was that he sensed something similar to Liuyun from this woman.
He didn't dwell on it for long and walked up to the counter.
"Hello, are you the owner?" he asked.
"I am. Is there something you need to buy...?" The shop owner's voice trailed off as she looked up at Yu Xie, suddenly freezing. It was as if she had turned into a beautiful statue.
Up close, Yu Xie suddenly felt like he had seen this woman before, but he couldn't quite place where.
After a moment of thought, Yu Xie asked, "Excuse me, have we met somewhere before?"
This line sounded like a classic pick-up line.
But the shop owner seemed to ignore Yu Xie's question, continuing to stare at him, as if time had stopped for her.
"Owner?" Yu Xie raised his voice slightly.
"…We've met." The shop owner paused for a moment, as if finally snapping out of her trance. Then she smiled and stood up, walking out from behind the counter. "What can I help you with? Would you like to buy a zither, or...?"
"I heard that you sell some delicate little trinkets. I'd like to see what you have."
"Oh, I'm afraid you're a bit unlucky. The last batch of trinkets sold out, and the new stock hasn't arrived yet."
"…I'll come back next time then." Yu Xie smiled and turned to leave.
"Wait!" The shop owner suddenly called out to him.
"Is something the matter?" Yu Xie turned back.
"My name is Ge Chen. What's yours?"
"Yu Xie." The moment he said his name, Yu Xie suddenly realized something.
No wonder he felt like the shop owner looked familiar—this was Ping… no, she should now be called "Ge Chen."
From her appearance, she couldn't be older than her twenties, with a breathtakingly beautiful face and an aura of elegance.
Although Ganyu and Liuyun had talked about many things earlier, they seemed to have agreed not to mention anything involving others. So, Yu Xie didn't know what had happened between him and Ge Chen.
What he did know was that the person standing in front of him now was Ge Chen, the Lingshi Deity of the Langshi Clan.
It seemed that Liyue had changed quite a bit since the past.
Many things had undergone changes.
Just then, another customer entered the shop, their hair tied into a high ponytail and their blue-green clothes flowing, as if a breeze had entered the store with them.
End of chapter
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